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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.65, 2,860.23 and 520.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.65, 2,860.23 and 520.03 is: 780.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.65 : 2,860.23 = 520.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.65/2,860.23 = 520.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.65x = 2,860.23 × 520.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.65x = 1,487,405.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,405.41/1,906.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.11

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